1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 905 kg more than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1960 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Buick | Hudson |
| Model | LeSabre | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2170 mm |
